DOL Median (Fairfax, VA)
$52,000
vs National
-13.1%
National: $59,861BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,639
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$52,000
-13.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$59,861
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Graphic Designers in Fairfax, VA earns $52,000 in nominal terms, which is 13.1% below the national average of $59,861. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $51,639 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Fairfax, VA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRONICS ARTS INC. | $76,500 | 1 |
| Marble Systems Inc. | $62,057 | 2 |
| MILLENNIUM ENTERPRISE CORPORATION | $52,000 | 1 |
| SLINGWHEELS LLC | $41,350 | 1 |
| INTERNATIONAL COMPUTING SYSTEMS, INC. | $41,122 | 1 |
| THE CHOSUN ILBO WASHINGTON, INC. | $36,920 | 1 |
| THE CHOSUN ILBO WASHINTON, INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Graphic Designers make in Fairfax, VA?
The median Graphic Designers salary in Fairfax, VA is $52,000 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Fairfax, VA a good place to work as a Graphic Designers?
A Graphic Designers in Fairfax, VA earns 13.1% less than the national median of $59,861, or $51,639 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.